Adam Schiff: “The administration has attacked law firms and said, you…”

“Indeed, John Adams took on one of the most unpopular cases of his time and represented those clients because he wanted to establish the principle in American jurisprudence that everyone is entitled to counsel. But under this administration, that's not true. This The administration has attacked law firms and said, you shall not represent these clients. And if you do, we will cut off your access to courthouses or we will cut off your access to federal contracts or security clearances that you would need to represent your clients.” (02:20–02:26)

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